Hire Up Recruiting is a staffing firm working exclusively in early childhood education, helping schools across the U.S. hire at every level.
Crystal Johnston is a certified teacher. She started Hire Up Recruiting in 2021 after watching schools struggle to find qualified educators while trying to keep their doors open.
The work speaks for itself. Here is what they say.
“Hire Up Recruiting has years of experience and it shows! We were absolutely amazed by the quality of the candidates presented just a couple of weeks after our initial call. They have a keen eye for meeting employer needs and finding candidates who are truly a good fit.
I’m thankful to the entire Hire Up Recruiting team for their professionalism and promptness, and recommend Hire Up Recruiting without hesitation!”
Owner
“Working with Crystal and her team at Hire Up was a wonderful experience from start to finish. From our initial call to determine what our specific wants/needs were in a candidate, to the continuous communication on the progress that was being made, I felt like I was in the best possible hands.
I highly recommend her and the team for any and all of your recruiting needs; you won’t regret the decision!”
Regional Manager
“Their diligence and dedication on finding qualified ECE professionals (in our case, AMS) talks a lot about their commitment with early childhood education and how well they know the industry.
We are very thankful with their guidance and hopefully we will keep partnering with HireUp in the soonest future.”
Director
“We had the pleasure of working with Crystal and her team at HireUp Recruiting for four weeks, successfully hiring nine new team members, a result that speaks volumes about their expertise and efficiency. From the beginning, they demonstrated outstanding professionalism, responsiveness, and a deep understanding of our hiring needs.
Their clear communication and ability to source, screen, and present high-quality candidates made the process smooth and effective. We highly recommend HireUp Recruiting to any organization looking for a reliable, professional, and results-driven recruiting partner.”
Owner & Executive Director
“Crystal and the team at HireUp have always been amazing. We have utilized their services on numerous occasions to fill teacher roles within the ECE space, and they are responsive, professional, and find successful candidates each and every time.
Highly recommend their services for any staffing needs!”
Chief Human Resources Officer
“Crystal owns HireUp Recruiting and has done an excellent job helping us fill positions with everything from Assistant Teacher to Center Director.
I highly recommend other Lightbridge Centers working with HireUp.”
Owner
“Hire Up was instrumental in our coach recruiting efforts before our BIG fall season!
They shouldered the burden of finding qualified candidates, sent them along to us for scheduled next steps, and we were able to fill our coaching needs like never before! It’s September and by and large we are not scrambling for coaches!
This is a game changer!”
Integrator/Director
“HireUp has been such a terrific partner with Brynmor. We have many hires and it was getting to be overwhelming to handle all internally. HireUp knows child care and they know our region.
Thank you for all you are doing to support Brynmor!”
CEO of Brynmor Early Education & Preschool and Former CEO of NAEYC
“Working with Crystal and the HireUp team has been a welcomed relief when it comes to recruiting and hiring in new markets.
Crystal’s experience, knowledge and streamlined process has allowed us to successfully hire and continues to set us up for success.
I cannot recommend Crystal and her team enough!”
Regional Manager
“We have used Hire Up to help us recruit and hire employee candidates. They do a great job, and we have hired many employees at both of our schools through Crystal’s firm.
We will definitely use them again when the need arises.”
Owners
“It was an amazing experience working with Crystal. Her team found candidates quickly, and good quality teachers. I got 25 interviews in three weeks!
Highly recommend to any child care center!”
Director
“Having worked with many recruiters in the ECE industry, the best experience I have had has been utilizing Hire Up. The Hire Up team digs in deep to learn what you are looking for and sends only highly qualified candidates for hire.
I was amazed at the number and caliber of candidates that Crystal and her team were able to source in multiple states when I felt like my group had exhausted all possibilities. I would highly recommend Crystal Johnston and the Hire Up team to help solve your recruiting woes.”
Director of Operations and Development
“I worked with Crystal for over one year and our engagement ended only because I sold my business. We had a high level of success with the candidates she brought to us. I highly recommend Crystal to boost your recruiting efforts.
Results, results, results!”
Owner and General Manager
